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Helpful Links for Research

Nine Planets - This site offers introductions to the nine planets, their satellites and other Solar System objects, including asteroids, comets and Kuiper Belt Objects.

JPL Planets - This site will be useful for our planet research project. It includes the important data for each planet.

NASA Solar System - This site will also be useful for our planet research project. It includes the important data for each planet and more

Enchanted Learning Astronomy - Great site for simple planetary data that is very kid friendly. This site also has some good images to use with your presentation

Planet Symbols from NASA - Symbols of all the planets. MOST IMPORTANTLY, there is an explanation of the symbols at the bottom of the page.

NASA's Celestia Exploration - Planets are listed on the left, click your planet for quick data.

NASA's Worldbook - Click on your planet from the list for some great information.

Windows to the Universe - Contains information on all planets.

National Geographic Virtual Solar System - Not a lot of information but a very cool site! Some features only work on a PC.

Kids Astronomy - Kid friendly planet data.

Your Weight On Other Planets - Type in 100lbs. and select your planet to get the answer!

NASA's Photojournal - Tons of pictures for your PowerPoint presentation!

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